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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln with newspaper, O-72

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0013 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1863/08/09 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

O-72. Lincoln holds a newspaper in his left hand and his spectacles in his right hand. This is a variation of O-71 in which Lincoln's right hand is lower. Graphite inscription on verso "17," "O-72D," "54,"and "Meserve-Sandburg Aug. 9 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Streets Washington D.C."

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